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flaccid

[flak-sid, flas-id] / ˈflæk sɪd, ˈflæs ɪd /


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On offer: a spread of cheap charcuterie, including “the flaccid processed grey of a turkey ham.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

She added that Ford showed symptoms of both types of rabies - encephalitis and flaccid - which was unusual.

From BBC Mar. 3, 2026

So when it comes to asparagus, it's most certainly not my favorite when cooked — especially those woodsy, thick stems, which often remain flaccid even after roasting, yet still fibrous and overtly chewy.

From Salon May 4, 2025

Nevertheless, its spread is troubling because the virus can lead to a rare and debilitating neurological condition called acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 24, 2024

Without her mockery, affection for others sank into flaccid disrepair.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison




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